RIO DE JANEIRO, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Former Brazil national team boss Fernando Diniz has reached a deal to take charge of Vasco da Gama, according to widespread media reports.

The 51-year-old agreed to a contract that ties him to the Rio de Janeiro club until December 2026, Globo Esporte reported on Thursday.

It added that the parties needed to resolve minor contractual details before confirming the appointment publicly.

Diniz replaces Fabio Carille, who was sacked on April 27 after the club's poor start to the season.

Vasco is currently 14th in the 20-team Brazilian Serie A standings - nine points behind leader Palmeiras - with just two wins from seven games so far.

Diniz, who was Brazil's manager from July 2023 to January 2024, has been out of work since parting ways with Cruzeiro in January.

His first match in charge of Vasco will be the team's visit to Vitoria in Brazil's top flight on Saturday. ■